winning by second-round TKO<\/a> in a fight where ‘Razor’ did not shoot one takedown, to the surprise of many. Following UFC Columbus, here is what I think should be next for both Blaydes and Daukaus.<\/p>\n![\"UFC](\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Curtis-Blaydes-Chris-Daukaus.jpg\")
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Curtis Blaydes<\/h3>\n
Curtis Blaydes picked up a massive win over Chris Daukaus to remind everyone he still belongs in the title picture at heavyweight. He has only lost to two men in Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis.<\/p>\n
With the win over Daukaus, Blaydes put him right in the conversation to be in the mix for an interim title fight. Although many think it will be Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the interim belt, even if that happens, the fight that makes the most sense for \u2018Razor\u2019 is to face Ciryl Gane. Blaydes called the Frenchman out after his win and it’s a fight that can headline a Fight Night card in the summer with the winner likely getting a title shot.<\/p>\n
Chris Daukaus<\/h3>\n
Chris Daukaus is now on a two-fight losing streak after being knocked out by Lewis and Blaydes and will need a step-down in competition. Daukaus should also take some time off after this loss as he has been knocked out twice in just over three and half months.<\/p>\n
Daukaus should return near the end of the year and when he does a fight against Augusto Sakai makes sense. The Brazilian is still ranked but has also struggled as of late. It’s a winnable fight for Daukaus who could possibly get a KO and regain some of his confidence in the process.<\/p>\n
What do you think should be next for Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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